Diplodocus once told a friend: "Maybe the world does not need rock music, just like the world does not need contradictions, but the contradictions will not stop, just like the emotions carried by rock music will never disappear."
Author | Fu Miaomiao
title picture | provided by the interviewee
Diplodocus still remembers that someone left a message under the song of Secondhand Rose: "What the hell are you singing? It's nonsense." A fan came to explain: "Sorry, our problem, Who would listen to second-hand roses if you are not sick?"
Sometimes, Liang Long looked at the audience wearing bright red and green clothes, wearing bellybands, shaking colorful fans and waving big flags, and excitedly shook their heads in the audience, Scream at him. Liang Long felt that these people in the audience lived a more open-minded life than he did - "They dress like this not to prove to anyone how awesome or beautiful they are. What they want is this style. They don't care what others think. They use our Northeast To put it bluntly, it's Sa, thief Sa!" In the
movie "Farewell to the Northeast", Song Xiaofeng came over to say hello to Diplodocus: "Oh, isn't this a 'second-hand rose'?" After that, "second-hand rose" spread, Wherever you go, people call them "second-hand roses." In addition, there is a line in the movie: "With this little money, we can sing for one night at most." After that, at every music festival, Liang Long would be teased by the fans in the audience: "Sing for one night!"
( Picture/"Northeast Farewell Group")
"Who can read Secondhand Rose if there is nothing wrong with it?" "You can't listen to these songs without a ten-year history of mental illness." Liang Long appreciates this mentality, "When I debuted, I was often looked down upon. Although he is an outlier, the music fans don't take it seriously and call each other sick friends, doing whatever they want to do, and they are very self-deprecating."
In the context of the contemporary Internet, the "madness" and "relaxation" presented by Secondhand Rose seem to be particularly in line with the mental state of young people. For this reason, Secondhand Rose has won the hearts of fans one after another. A while ago, a female music fan said to Liang Long: "I am here to help my daughter convey her love. She said she particularly likes Grandpa Diplodocus." Liang Long thought to himself: "Oh my god, I have become Grandpa Diplodocus."
Diplodocus on the stage is undoubtedly radiant. Ten years ago, at the "Rock and Roll Useless" concert held at Beijing Workers' Stadium, he perfectly interpreted "I Want to Bloom" with a shocking, bold and avant-garde performance. The sentence in the movie - "I want to bloom! I want to sprout! I want to burst with the spring breeze and rain!"
However, the Diplodocus in the audience is not so "swishing", and even shows the completely opposite temperament. A buddy lamented to him: "Lao Liang, I didn't expect that there is such a big contrast between you on stage and off stage." When he was alone, Liang Long was very quiet and rarely even listened to songs. "Sometimes I just stay at home for the whole day. In a blink of an eye it was getting dark, I don’t know what I was thinking about.” A friend was having dinner together and he clicked on the song Secondhand Rose. Diplodocus blushed and scratched his head, and finally said: "Why don't you turn it off, so it doesn't affect our meal."
(Picture/"Northeast Farewell Day Group")
During the interview , when I tried to praise his unique personal charm on the stage, and mentioned that "Secondhand Rose's stage presentation is very good, and sometimes the live appeal is much greater than the studio version." Before I could finish my words, Liang Long said I began to reflect on the shortcomings of the studio version, and frankly said that there were indeed many areas for improvement. It can be seen from this that Diplodocus is not narcissistic, but he does not pretend to be too modest. He knows where his strengths lie and knows how to laugh at himself when appropriate.
Before singing rock music, Diplodocus worked many jobs, lived in a basement with running mice, and lived on only a pound of noodles every day; after that, he held concerts, opened galleries, played in contemporary art, and later became a person A beauty blogger, he participates in major variety shows; now, he acts in movies, appears in major film festivals, and is also working as a screenwriter and director.
This is my second interview with Diplodocus. He still gives me the same feeling as always of being refreshing and very candid. He is completely open and unguarded.He doesn't like to talk nice words, but there is no anger in him. He is peaceful and relaxed.
(Photo / "Northeast Farewell Day Group 2")
It is not easy for a person who has been in the industry for more than 20 years to do this.
Before the interview, Liang Long did not accept any activities or interviews for more than half a month because he felt stuck. “I don’t know why, but I always feel that the things I am busy with are almost meaningless. I don’t have the feeling of breaking out of my shell. Maybe it was a layer of window paper that wasn't broken, or maybe it was a wall, I didn't know, so I stopped and didn't leave."
This approach is very "diplodocus". All along, he has only one criterion for all his actions and decisions: "Do I want this experience?"
If you can't figure it out, just stop; if you have thought about it, you won't care what others think. Those seemingly unbridled and unbridled attempts are actually regarded by Diplodocus as a game experience that continuously expands the dimensions of life. There is a current Internet buzzword - "Life is like a playground." He may be playing with this mentality.
In the third season of "Summer of the Band" (hereinafter referred to as "Le Xia"), Diplodocus's most enjoyable performance was "Monkey Play", which was a song he wrote for the movie "Crazy Alien" a few years ago. , the song sang: "Who said he was playing monkey, he is not an artist; who said he was playing monkey, he is not the quintessence of the country."
Diplodocus said: "In this performance of "Trick", I can't find the artist who just performed on stage 20 years ago. I felt a sense of relaxation, and I finally found it when I sang "Monkey Playing". It was so enjoyable." This lyric is basically consistent with Diplodocus' views on art and life, that is - people play monkeys, monkeys play people, big There is no trace of the vulgarity and elegance.
The following is Diplodocus's self-report.
Rock music is the most convenient tool that I picked up when I was young
After participating in the third season of "Le Xia", the band members and I finished the six sessions without any problems, met some new friends, and came into contact with some new ideas. I enjoyed the stage part, but I have some small regrets. In fact, no matter whether it is rock fans or band circles, everyone no longer expects the third season to bring the freshness of the first two seasons, but the third season is definitely not dull. Every band is unique and has its own expression. It’s a relatively solid season.
Ma Dong said half-jokingly in the show: "Before "Le Xia", the band was not so busy, and now they all take time to record the show." This is indeed true. This year everyone's offline performance schedule is quite full. Ma Dong is very powerful. Through a variety show, he broke the rock music circle and made more people pay attention to the band.
's cover of "Encounter" is a performance outside the comfort zone of Second Hand Rose. Before going on stage, everyone was beating the drum in their hearts. In fact, during the rehearsal, the five of us never arranged together, and even during the pre-recording, we looked a little wilted. Unexpectedly, the moment we took the stage, the creative nerves of the five of us suddenly caught up. After the performance, we were all quite satisfied.
(Picture/"Summer of the Band 3")
To say that it is a little regrettable, it is "Xian'er". This song has been performed so many times and the audience is so familiar with it that it is really difficult to adapt it with new ideas. In my personal opinion, I would rather take a different approach and sing a few songs that are not so "second-hand roses". Later, someone from the program team came to talk to me and said that it was necessary to leave a most popular classic song on the stage of "Le Xia", so I agreed.
But my biggest regret is that in the process of recording this kind of competitive variety show, it is easy for me to follow the logic of the previous entry. When I come back to my senses and think about the logic of the adaptation of "Xian'er", I feel Not outstanding enough. Even if it has been performed many times, there is always room for adaptation. If you have more time and are more relaxed, you may be able to present a different "Xian'er" to everyone.
I am actually a very nervous person, especially in a completely unfamiliar environment. I am definitely not as calm as I look on the outside. But at the same time, I am particularly afraid of life becoming the same and always want to find something new and exciting. People always say that if you work in a profession for a long time, you will become like a dead pig who is not afraid of boiling water. This is the truth. As I grow older, both the people around me and the feedback from the market give me a feeling of respect and hospitality. I am actually quite afraid of this.
We were invited to the first and second seasons of "Le Xia". At the beginning, I had concerns and never came. My concern is simple: What new changes can a variety show bring to the band, and what new surprises can it bring to the audience? Later, Ma Dong convinced me. He said: "You don't need to compare the results of the three seasons of "Le Xia" vertically. As long as you participate in any program, sparks will collide and new changes will naturally occur. There is no need I think so much." So, I came and even recorded a "slap in the face" video specifically for this purpose.
(Picture/Weibo@Second-hand Rose Band)
I never think the songs I sing are very good. When I first debuted, someone said: "What is that Second-hand Rose sang about?" I have nothing to refute. Yes, just like what I wrote - "Brother, you play rock and roll, what's the use of playing it?", what's the use of this thing? I've never figured it out either. Later, I told a friend that maybe the world does not need rock music, just like the world does not need contradictions, but the contradictions will not stop, just like the emotions carried by rock music will never disappear.
When I was young, I needed to vent and a carrier to express my emotions. Rock music was the most convenient tool I could pick up at that time. I enjoy being on stage, and for me, that’s the most important part. Some people say that I have a stage personality. I don’t deny that I do have a lot of designs for the stage, including costumes, makeup, expressions, and even the way I speak. These are all part of the stage.
I rarely listen to music when I am alone. Sometimes I just stay at home for a whole day. Suddenly, it gets dark, and I don’t know what I was thinking about. My friend asked: "Brother Long, why don't you play some music?" Then I remembered to play some music. I was having dinner with a friend at home. The other person clicked on Second Hand Rose and played it for a while. I was beside me, blushing and scratching my head. Finally, we discussed that we should turn it off, so as not to affect the meal.
A buddy of mine said to me: "Lao Liang, I really didn't expect that there is such a big contrast between you on stage and off stage, so polarizing. The stage is red and green, and the audience is silent. Who can believe it? ?"
Secondhand Rose performance scene. (Photo/provided by interviewee)
There is only one criterion for all behaviors and decisions
Do you want this experience?
Before I accepted this interview, I had not accepted any activities or interviews for more than half a month. I just felt stuck and wanted to move forward, but couldn't push forward. Before the interview, I also left a message in the band's dance group: Everyone has made a lot of efforts, it's my problem, I need to think about it again.
In fact, whether it is the stage design of the band or the movie script I am preparing in my hand, they are almost complete in flesh and blood, but I always feel that it is almost meaningless. There is no feeling of breaking the shell. Maybe it is because the window paper is not there. Puncture, maybe a wall, I don't know. So I stopped and didn't leave.
In the first half of 2023, I have been busy, participating in various music festivals and recording variety shows non-stop. For now, I want to slow down and think about what to do next. Sometimes while walking, I suddenly figure out something that has been bothering me for a long time; sometimes I haven't touched the piano for half a month, and as soon as I pick it up, I suddenly feel inspired. It’s impossible to say for sure, so I don’t need to be in a hurry. I’ll just take it easy if I don’t feel it.
Two days ago, I went to the basement where the band rehearsed. 24 years passed in the blink of an eye. Secondhand Rose spent many unforgettable days and nights in that basement, and it was quite touching every time I went there.I don't ask people to always remember me. If people talk about what kind of rock music there is in this era, they can think of a band called "Secondhand Rose", which is different from other bands. It is enough to give people some reference and inspiration. .
(Picture/Weibo @The Summer of the Band)
Many people asked me: Why do you do beauty makeup while singing rock music? Aren’t you unwilling to appear on variety shows? Why are there so many? What is going through your mind day to day? How can you "do" it so well? Actually, I don’t know what I’m thinking. If I have to set a criterion for my behavior and decision-making, it would be to see if I want this experience. To put it bluntly, it’s about constantly broadening your life experience and just having fun.
I remember many years ago, the movie "Journey to the West" was shown on TV. I watched it for less than 3 minutes and turned it off. I thought, how does this thing compare with the 1986 version of "Journey to the West"? Almost 10 years later, when I saw "Westward Journey" again, I burst into tears. The room was dark with the curtains drawn, and I stared straight at the screen. I completely sympathized with the characters in the movie and realized what it meant to be devastated.
I didn’t like to read "Qi Pa Shuo" at first. I felt that many of the debate questions were nonsense. As a result, my friends around me later teased me: "Lao Liang has already read "Qi Pa Shuo" to make a fool of himself, right?" In life, there is nothing. Things remain unchanged, and as time goes by, the perspective on problems will also change.
I'm not a very patient person, and sometimes I can't even finish reading a book completely. Some people say that my experience on a talk show is different from that on stage, and that my expressions are quite intriguing. In fact, I know in my heart that this sounds down-to-earth, but in fact it is impossible to express it in a more intellectually dense way.
I do have some experience in life, but I don’t have that much knowledge, and I don’t want to translate it into a literary interpretation. The same goes for writing songs. I have my own way. People have different feelings about things. Just like everyone eats the same rice, some people chew it carefully and slowly, but I swallow it quickly and may even choke.
People are playing monkeys, monkeys are playing with people
Da vulgar and elegant edition without traces
Once, someone left a message under the song of Second Hand Rose, "What the hell are you singing? It's nonsense." A fan came to explain: "I'm sorry, ours Question, if you’re not sick, who can listen to Second-hand Rose?” After reading it, I burst into laughter.
This group of music fans have a much better mentality than me. When I first debuted, I was often regarded as a heretic, but they didn't take it seriously at all. They called each other sick friends and joked that "you can't listen to second-hand roses without a ten-year history of mental illness."
Nowadays, many young people regard attending music festivals as a way of life and a way to vent their emotions. When your salary is paid, buy a vinyl record; when you have a vacation, go out and watch a show, just like attending a party regularly. They may not be interested in me or second-hand roses, but they just want to enjoy themselves, listen to me singing on stage for a while, dance along for a while, and then post a short video later.
Sometimes, when I perform on stage, I watch the fans in the audience wearing bright red and green clothes, wearing bellybands, shaking colorful fans, and waving big flags. They excitedly shake their heads and shout at me, feeling that they Much more open-minded than me. They dress up like this not to prove to anyone how awesome or beautiful they are. What they want is this style. They don’t care what others think or say. In our Northeastern dialect, it’s just Sa, thief Sa! When
participated in the movie "Northeast Farewell", Song Xiaofeng said to me: "Oh, isn't this a 'second-hand rose'?" After that, music fans began to call me "second-hand rose". There is also a line in the movie: "For this little money, we can sing for one night at most." Later, a staff member said to me: "Brother Long, this video has become popular on the short video platform." I teased the fans Playing: "Today I can sing for one night at most."
(Picture/"Northeast Farewell Day Group 2")
A while ago, a music fan came to help her daughter convey her love for me, saying that her daughter particularly likes Grandpa Diplodocus. I said to myself, oh my god, it’s all Grandpa Diplodocus.
I conclude that I am the kind of person who "seems to win while being lazy". I don't particularly push myself, and I don't have much tenacity. I can even be called lazy. Moreover, it seems that what I seek is not "winning". , I just want to do something that I think is right and interesting. If you want to understand it this way, it can be regarded as "seeking peace in laziness".
I have always felt that I am quite lucky, although it has not been smooth sailing, and I have experienced a lot. It’s not hard, but people like me, who rely on personal feelings to create and live, can always rely on those “flashes of inspiration” in my mind to write something and get some appreciation, which must be said to be a kind of luck.
was the first to come into contact with contemporary times When I was doing art, I saw an art installation called "Sublimation". As soon as I entered the gallery, I started walking around the stairs, round and round, and when I reached the top, a huge white smoke kept spiraling upward. . I can’t forget the feeling at that moment. I felt that a certain part of myself was opened at that moment. It was a wonderful feeling that is difficult to produce in normal life. It reminded me of the artist Paik Nam June’s words, “Art is like becoming.” "Magic".
(Picture/Weibo @The Summer of the Band)
Art gives me this feeling, with a strong sense of space. I wrote these feelings in songs, performed on the stage, and later discovered movies. Movies appeared My life is full of chance. At the beginning, I just helped my friends make a few guest appearances and wrote some movie OSTs. Later, I became more and more aware of the charm of movies, which was equivalent to opening another door for me.
A lot Years ago, I performed "Allow Some Artists to Get Rich First" on stage. At that time, there was an artist sitting in the audience. He didn't look good when he heard me singing such a song, but I felt very happy, just like Like the story of "The Emperor's New Clothes", it exposes hypocritical pretense.
Art is actually not high or low. You can be a high-spirited person or a humble person, as long as it is real enough. Keep pretending, not only will you be tired, but others will also feel uncomfortable when they look at it. Use me My friend’s mother’s WeChat name can be summed up as follows: No need!
In this “Le Xia”, the stage performance I enjoyed most was “Playing Monkey”. To be honest, even when I sang “Trick”, I couldn’t find the same performance as when I took the stage 20 years ago. I felt a sense of relaxation, and finally I found it while singing "Monkey Playing", which was quite enjoyable. This is a song I wrote for the movie "Crazy Alien" a few years ago, and I put a lot of effort into it at that time. The lyrics are basically consistent with my views on art and life - people play monkeys, monkeys play people, and there is no trace of the vulgarity or elegance.
People always say that Northeastern people are humorous. In fact, I think everyone should learn to be humorous. The past has already happened. It cannot be changed, and there is no way to escape. We can only look forward, but we can learn to use humor to resolve it. Don’t put yourself in trouble. It's too sad.
Many music fans like to listen to me singing "I Want to Bloom". When it comes to "I want to bloom! I want to sprout! I want the spring breeze to bring the rain!", they will sing loudly along with it. This kind of mentality is particularly good. I would also like to add a lyric in the promotional song "Where culture is respected, there must be light" for Geng Jun's movie "Siberian Tiger" - "Sadness is boring!"
Proofreading: Lai Xiaoni, Operation: Ono, Typesetting: Yang Fang
